Category: In The News

In the News: Report: New Orleans students hindered by centuries of racial, socioeconomic inequity

The 28-page report by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, titled “New Orleans School Partnership Study: What Our Students Need and How We Can Help,” states that many youth attending local public schools continue to lag behind much of the country, not just academically but also emotionally, socially and developmentally.

In the News: Hancock Whitney Awards $15,000 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County

For the second year in a row, Hancock Whitney, in partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation, has awarded competitive grants to help nonprofits broaden community development efforts across the five Gulf South states the bank serves.

Greater New Orleans Foundation Activates Response & Restoration Fund for Earthquakes in Puerto Rico

Today, the Greater New Orleans Foundation announced the activation of its Response and Restoration Fund in response to the series of earthquakes affecting the United States territory of Puerto Rico.

In the News: Many of these high-priority needs are not being met at New Orleans schools, report finds

In 2018, as the city’s system of charter schools transitioned from state control to the oversight of the Orleans Parish School Board, the Greater New Orleans Foundation sat down with school and philanthropic leaders. The idea was to look closely at the newly unified system in an effort to determine what stood in the way of every student succeeding.

In the News: After ‘learning curve’ of buying Tipitina’s last year, Galactic launches charity

“We knew we wanted to continue the tradition of Tipitina’s having a philanthropic aspect and being involved in music education outreach,” Galactic keyboardist Rich Vogel said. “Working with the GNOF seemed like the right way to get started.”

Extraordinary Generosity of John Marque Lives On

In the News: Give NOLA Day hopes to raise millions for hundreds of organizations

In the News: Nonprofits leverage Jazz Fest to earn money to sustain missions

In the News: Celebrate Giving At Inaugural GiveNOLA Fest To Raise Awareness, Funds For 700+ Nonprofits

In the News: BlueFin Data Wins Propeller’s Water Challenge